Spring Preload - BMW R 12 nineT 2023 Rider's Manual

Adjustment options:
From position 1: narrowest
span between handlebar grip
and handbrake lever
To position 5: widest span
between handlebar grip and
handbrake lever
with Option 719 Billet Pack
Shadow II OE
Turn adjustment lever 1 to
the desired position.
Adjustment options:
From position A: Narrowest
span between handlebar grip
and handbrake lever.
In 5 steps toward position B
to increase the span between
handlebar grip and handbrake
lever.

SPRING PRELOAD

Adjustment for front
suspension
Front spring preload has to
be adjusted to suit the rider's
weight. Increase spring pre-
load for heavy loads, decrease
spring preload for light loads.
Adjust the spring preload for
front wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Lift the motorcycle with an
engine lifter until there is no
load on the front wheel.
Measure distance D between
points 1 and 2.
Remove the engine lifter.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance of a
second person, measure
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